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November 6, 2008-- Volume 4, Issue 8 |
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A Message from Kim |
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Hello Everyone, Make today the day you want it to be! |
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In This Issue |
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Feature Article Upcoming Events Book Review |
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Election Day 2008: A Time for Diversity Since I am an advocate for diversity and equality everywhere, the USA presidential election had huge implications for our country and the rest of the world. I love this country today. Today, the United States has a different energy. People are energized. There is hope in the air. The hope is for a healing, a unity to develop in this country that hasn’t existed up until this point. President-elect Obama didn’t get voted into office solely by the black vote in this country. It took many Whites, Latinos and others to cast enough of the popular vote to influence the electoral vote. And it was that working together for the common good that caused this historic day to occur. Obama is right when he says he didn’t do it alone. It took all of us, collectively, to get a man in office whose platform is unity and equality and basic human rights for all. Today I am proud of the American people. I come from a largely Republican family and Republican part of the country. That influence on my development cannot be ignored. I can see value to the Republican platform. However, when it comes to the issues that have special importance and significance to me, this year it was Obama who addressed my concerns. My brother, a very conservative Republican, called me Tuesday, encouraging me to stay home and not vote. He knew I planned to vote for Obama, just as I knew he cast he ballot for McCain. When he knew he couldn’t talk me out of voting, he attempted to convince me that my liberal way of thinking was wrong. I needed to “wake up” and see things from the “right” position. This is what I am talking about when I talk about issues of diversity. I wholly support my brother’s right to vote for McCain. If McCain is the candidate who represents his important issues, then he would be foolish to vote for anyone else. I respect his right to cast his ballot. I want him to vote. And, I want to listen to his concerns and attempt to understand where he is coming from in his thinking. I know he is intelligent. I know he is passionate about the issues. And I love him. I want to see things from his point of view. As a person advocating diversity appreciation, this is what’s needed. In the workforce, we need to listen to those who are different from us and attempt to see things from where they come from, recognizing they have had different life experiences, exposure to different things and different cultural values. While I don’t think it’s possible to totally understand where another is coming from because you aren’t him or her, you can do your best to understand things from his or her point of view. This doesn’t mean you have to agree. You can still understand why he or she is of the opinion he or she has and maintain your own position. It doesn’t mean one of you is right and one is wrong. It simply means you see the situation differently. That is the beauty of this country. Everyone has a voice. Everyone has the right to their opinion. Every citizen over the age of 21 has the right to cast their vote for the candidate of his or her choice. The voice of the American people in 2008 has been heard. I hope we can unite in this choice and help move our nation and its people forward. I hope that we can put petty differences aside and work together for the greater good. This is my sincere hope for our country, our companies and our communities. Are you willing to do your part? Copyright © November 2008 Kim Olver. All rights reserved
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Teleconferences All teleconferences are free, one (1) hour in length and all you need is a telephone. When you register we will send you a phone number that you will call five minutes prior to the start of your teleconference. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, but if you prefer to just listen that’s all right too. You do not need a computer or Internet, only a telephone. Don’t delay. There are a limited number of slots available. The following Teleconferences are FREE
Goal Setting & Attainment Are you serious about attaining your goals next year? Do you want to do more than make a New Year's Resolution that you forget by the time the Super Bowl is on television? Join me on the free teleconference to learn my time-tested 7-Step process for Goal Attainment. We will do more than set goals--we will discuss a system to implement that will exponentially increase your opportunity for success. Also, my Goal Attainment System is multi-faceted. You won't just be focusing your attention on your career goals unless you want to. My system has you take a look at all areas of your life so you can accomplish an optimal work/life balance for you. There is nothing to lose but an hour of your time and so much to gain. Let's make this your best year yet! Workshops Reality Therapy & Choice Theory The Basic Intensive Week in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy is a 4 day or 4½-day workshop where you will be exposed to some highly innovative ideas of Dr. William Glasser. You will learn the new psychology of personal freedom called Choice Theory. There is application in this workshop for teachers, school administrators, counselors, therapists, social workers, business managers, clergy, nurses, parents, and anyone interested in improving the quality of their life. You will learn how to empower yourself by distinguishing between those things you can control and those you can’t and focus your energy on those you can. There is practical advice about how to improve the important relationships in your life and how to become the person you want to be. This workshop helps you become more effective in counseling and teaching others, particularly those who may not even know they need your help—non-voluntary clients and less than enthusiastic students. The group size is kept small enough that you will receive individual attention and have plenty of time to have your questions answered. December 1 , 2008 Every year millions of people make their “New Year’s Resolutions” and every year many of those same people make the same resolution again. Are you one of those people? Do you know why you are not achieving your goals year after year? I know you start out the year strong and determined that this will be the year you will lose weight, go back to school, buy a home, look for a new job, complete that project etc… and you suddenly find another year has gone by and your list is not only the same, but it has gotten longer! You have new goals to achieve. That is why it is so important to work on your goals now! You are constantly learning and growing and there will always be a new goal you want to achieve. You can attain your goals year after year with a effective, time-tested system—a plan with built in support and accountability. Attaining your goals requires hard work and determination. You need to plan and make time to work on your goals. They will not just happen. My Goal Attainment Workshop will give you the strategies you need to make a plan, manage your time while still maintaining a positive attitude and staying motivated until you complete your goals. December 2 , 2008 During this workshop, we will talk about concrete steps you can take to achieve the results you want. Finally, real answers to creating, managing and expanding the diverse workforce you need to succeed in today’s diverse marketplace—whether you are competing globally, nationally, regionally or in your backyard. Demographics are quickly changing. If you want to keep pace with the changing times, now is the time to take action! December 3 , 2008 As a manager, you have the responsibility to create a need satisfying workplace for yourself and your workers. Managers need to hold the bar high—set the standards and lead by example. During this workshop, you will learn how to get the best from your workers, empower your workers, earn their respect and loyalty and open the lines of communication. Learning how to share the power between management and workers will empower both groups and ultimately lead to less employee turnover, improved employee satisfaction and an increase in productivity.
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Chat Room All Chats are from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. EST October 28, 2008 |
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"If you want to be listened to, you should put in time listening." --Marge Piercy This quote simply reiterates what I've been saying throughout this newsletter. It's actually Stephen Covey's 5th Habit from his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." While you are listening to another person, if you are busy formulating your rebuttal to what they are saying, then are you really trying to understand them or are you trying to make your own case for being understood? Your interpersonal relationships will improve dramatically when you change that order and listen for understanding first, before trying to get others to listen to you. It will help them hear you better. |
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Five Wishes: How Answering One Simple Question Can Make Your Dreams Come True I particularly enjoyed reading this book in January, at the time when I was formulating my goals for 2008. It definitely informed my practice of goal setting for this year. I want to share it with you now, before you create yours for 2009
If you quickly become bored with casual conversation at networking events, family gatherings, or time with friends, this book can change all that. It will also help you become more intentional about creating the life you want. Gay begins by asking one simple question: "Was your life a complete success"? Answer this question from the perspective of lying on your death bed. Most of us would answer no, so the follow up question would be, "What would have had to happen for your life to be a complete success"? Identify those answers, and then chart your course toward those goals. There is no time to start but this moment. It's really all you have.
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One way to check yourself for bias is to notice whenever you are feeling self-righteous. Self-righteousness is a feeling experienced when you think you are unequivocally right and the other person is misguided, or worse, stupid or just dead wrong. |
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Question: I work in a residential treatment facility for adolescent males and I have been trying to come up with some good interview questions that would solicit answers that will produce insight into a prospective new employee's level of acceptance/rejection of CT/RT. Do you have any interview questions that might be appropriate?
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